This is an original vintage camo butterfly knife, made by Tak Fukuta circa 1980s in Seki, Japan for SKCZ USA. He made the same model for several companies and we also have two other identical versions with Herbertz and Japan tang stamps. The camo patterns are hand painted so there are variations.
Tak Fukuta was the first Japanese member of the American Knife Maker's Guild, and apprentice to Bob Loveless. He hand crafted fine quality knives that impressed his mentor. Over the years, his factory in Seki, Japan also produced knives for Parker, Valor, Gutmann, Explorer, Frost, and Browning among others.
| Brand/Model: |
SKCZ Balisong |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, unused. May have light handling wear. |
| Year Produced: |
Made circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
Handle measures 4.62 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Black teflon coated 440 Steel |
| Blade Length: |
Sharpened section measures 3.375" long |
|
Handle: |
Green Stainless scales with hand painted camo pattern, green brass liners - Stock photos, camo patterns vary |
| Additional Notes: |
Scarce vintage knife |
| Knife Type: |
Folding knife |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: |
Latch |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
| Additional Terms: |
Buyer agrees to Automatic Knife Ordering Agreement |
